Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 6-12, 2025, as Nurses Week in the State of New York

Senate Resolution No. 139 requests Governor Hochul to proclaim May 6-12, 2025, as Nurses Week in New York State. This symbolic resolution honors registered nurses, acknowledging their role in healthcare and aligning with National Nurses Week (which includes May 6 as National Nurses Day and May 12, Florence Nightingale’s birthday). It does not create new laws or change policies but formally recognizes nurses’ contributions to the state’s healthcare system. The resolution directly affects New York’s approximately 256,000 registered nurses by urging the Governor to publicly celebrate their work.